Divorce Parties Even in Iran

Apparently divorce parties are on the rise not just in the U.S., but in other countries arounds the world as well. In fact, divorce parties are even becoming the cool thing to do in countries with low divorce rates and places you would never expect. For instance a recent article I stumbled upon described the rise in divorce parties in Iran. Now Iran has a very low divorce rate compared to the U.S. but in recent years divorce is rising and so are the number of lavish divorce parties.

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Currently, Utah State Law requires anyone seeking to obtain a divorce to attend a divorce orientation course if they have any minor children.  The petitioner in the divorce is required to attend the course within 60 days after filing a petition for divorce.  The respondent is required to attend the class within 30 days of being served with the divorce petition.  Utah Code § 30-3-11.4 details the entire law governing the divorce orientation course requirements.  While the law uses the forceful language that a parent “shall” attend the course within a certain time frame, the reality is that many people take the course later on in the divorce proceedings.  The Utah State Legislature recently passed a law in hopes of giving more incentives to individuals to take the class early in the litigation process.

Divorce Orientation Course Changes

Although the time frames to take the class have not changed, the new mandatory orientation class must now be taken by a person seeking temporary orders before the temporary orders hearing can be heard.  This means that if a person wants the court to enter orders temporarily, that is to say until the divorce is actually final, that individual must first attend the divorce orientation class.  A person can still get emergency orders entered pursuant to Rule 65 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure before taking the class, but emergency orders are much more difficult to obtain than regular temporary orders.

The new law also allows an individual to attend the course through an online provider.  This allows more availability to take the class, because it was previously only offered through live instruction, or DVDs if a person was out of state or incarcerated.  Additionally, if someone takes the class within 30 days of either filing or being served the petition, he or she cannot be charged more than $15 to take the course.  The new law goes into effect July 1, 2014.

Questions? We Have Answers

If you have questions about the orientation course and are looking to hire a divorce lawyer, contact a divorce lawyer from Provo by calling 801.800.8247.  We can answer your questions about the mandatory divorce classes and help you through the confusing process of divorce.

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Divorce lawyers serving the Provo area are often asked what happens when one person doesn’t want a divorce and won’t sign off on divorce papers.  The short answer is that it doesn’t matter because it is a judge in a Utah District Court who signs and grants a divorce.  When a person does not want to get divorced that person can only delay the divorce process; he/she cannot stop the process.  Divorces are achieved quickly when both people agree to the terms of a divorce.  One thing a person can do if he/she does not want a divorce is by having a Utah Family Law Attorney filing a petition for conciliation.

Petition for Conciliation in Utah

A petition for conciliation is a legal procedure governed by Utah Code 30-3-16.2 and is an alternative to divorce.  This law allows for either spouse to file a petition in a Utah District Court “for the purpose of preserving the marriage by effecting a reconciliation between the parties or an amicable settlement of the controversy between them …”  The petition my be filed before the filing of a divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance case.

Once a petition for conciliation is filed, the matter is referred to the court’s domestic relations counselor and the parties can be ordered to attend counseling to work out the controversy.  When the petition is filed, it can prohibit either spouse from filing a divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance action for up to 60 days.  If a divorce, etc., has already been filed, the pending family law matter can be stayed for 60 days with the filing of a petition for conciliation.  Though conciliation petitions are not often used, they can be a useful remedy for a spouse seeking to save a marriage.  Those considering a way to save their marriage should talk to a Provo Divorce Lawyer about conciliation.

Contact a Provo Divorce Lawyer Today

If you want to save your marriage and are involved in a divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance proceeding, or if such a proceeding is imminent, contact a Provo Divorce Lawyer today.  A Provo Divorce Lawyer will file a petition for conciliation and help you save your marriage.  Contact an attorney today at 801.800.8247.

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